Festivals in Ireland

Anne Brady runs the traditional Irish music site, Findtradfolk. Here she highlights some of the festivals taking place around Ireland this summer. There is a plethora of festivals taking place around Ireland this year, particularly during the summer. Just last weekend there was the Inishbofin Arts Festival, Feile Chois Chuain, Feile Oriel, Feile na gCuach… Continue reading Festivals in Ireland

Folk and rock legends play Rory Gallagher Festival

This year’s Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival has attracted some legendary performers from both folk and rock music. Irish band Horslips will be the headline act on a bill that also includes Bryan Robertson, formerly with Irish rock band Thin Lizzy and Motorhead. He’ll be performing with the Eamonn McCormack Band. Mick Tayor, the former… Continue reading Folk and rock legends play Rory Gallagher Festival